Little clown with a concertina and a little dog

Original porcelain figurine "Little Clown with Ball and Dog," Lladro (Lladró), Spain, 1985. Sculptor: Jose Puche. Registration number in the historical Lladro catalog – 5279, limited edition, production of the figurine ceased in 2007. 100% handmade, hand-painted. Porcelain, painting, glazing. Overglaze brown stamp "Lladro. Hand Made in Spain. Daisa 1985." Impeccable quality, all in the best traditions of Lladró.

The circus theme is very popular in visual arts in general and in porcelain in particular. The circus is a special theme – it’s happy, carefree childhood, joy and fun, admiration, bright colors, and endless mastery. Of course, one of the most popular characters that draws our attention, makes us rejoice, feel sad, and at the same time dream, is the clown! The Lladro brand has chosen its recognizable images. Their clowns are both sad comedians with tender, vulnerable souls and funny, charming little "clownlings." It seems that they are not just porcelain figurines, but also heroes of one amusing story.

The Lladro company was founded in Valencia, Spain, in 1953. The Lladro brothers worked in Valencia at a porcelain factory that produced ceramic tableware and tiles. In 1953, they decided to start their own production of porcelain figurines and statuettes in the classical style, made in the best traditions of the 17th century. By the 1960s, the whole world had already heard about this Spanish brand. In 1969, the brothers built their own huge complex, the "City of Porcelain." The high collector demand for Spanish figurines is explained by the fact that the production runs do not exceed 5,000 pieces. And after their release, the unique mold is destroyed so that no one can repeat it. The products are completely handmade and painted only with natural paints. The pieces are distinguished by a delicate, restrained palette, mainly consisting of gray and beige-brown colors and an endless combination of pastel shades, perfectly matching the delicacy and purity of porcelain. The name Daisa on the stamp is the name of the company department that holds the intellectual property rights for the figurines. Today, Lladro figurines are found in the collections of the Hermitage, the Royal Museum of Art and History in Brussels, and the Museum of Modern Art in Santo Domingo. The uniqueness of the Lladro brothers’ company is that its artists have turned the creation of porcelain figurines into high art with its own philosophy. When the Lladro brothers first founded the company, they decided that all porcelain items would be dedicated only to the positive and bright aspects of life, and they called their philosophy the "circle of life."

Figurine dimensions: height – 15 cm, overall dimensions – 8.5 cm x 7 cm.

The "Little Clown with Ball and Dog" figurine is a magnificent collectible exhibit. As a result of display storage, the condition is perfect, without defects, chips, cracks, or restoration. Your choice: A wonderful decoration for your home, a great gift for friends and loved ones, or a worthy addition to your collection!